Dates to Remember
Please see complete schedule of costume fittings, rehearsals and performances at lincolnmidwestballet.org
September 2019
12 (Thursday) 6:30 pm Guild meeting at Pieloch Pet Adoption Center 6500 South 70th
20 (Friday) Nutcracker auditions at Copple YMC 8700 Yankee Woods Drive
21 (Saturday) Nutcracker auditions at Copple YMCA 8700 Yankee Woods Drive
26 (Thursday) Last day to decline parts. If you decline any Nutcracker role/s cast by LMBC judges, you will not be eligible to audition the following year
October 2019
10 (Thursday) 6:30 pm Guild meeting at Pieloch Pet Adoption Center 6500 South 70th
13 (Sunday) Mandatory All-Cast meeting in All-Purpose Room of Lux Middle School (7800 High Street)
13 (Sunday) Photos by Jennifer Schultz Photography only for Company and Apprentice dancers (as designated on the casting notification letter) at True Studio after cast meeting.
13 (Sunday) Last day to submit Company and Apprentice dancers’ biographies online at lincolnmidwestballet.org
22 (Tuesday) Nutcracker tickets available at the Lied Center Box Office to individuals who have made a donation to “Friends of the Ballet”
29 (Tuesday) Nutcracker tickets available to general public at the Lied Center Box Office
November 2019
3 (Sunday) Notify Artistic Director if you cannot perform for Backstage at the Ballet on December 6 (Friday). Only these dancers are asked to perform: Big Party Boys, Big Party Girls, Clara, Fritz, Marzipan, China, Russia, and Spain (no Backgrounds).
14 (Thursday) 6:30 pm Guild meeting at Pieloch Pet Adoption Center 6500 South 70th
24 (Sunday) 2:30-3:00 Room Parent Meeting at True Dance and Co, 5445 Red Rock Lane for parents who have previously volunteered
24 (Sunday) 3:30-4:30 Room Parent Meeting at True Dance and Co, 5445 Red Rock L4ne for parents who are participating for the first time and/or for those who would like directions for doing make-up and hair.
24 (Sunday) Guild Goodie Sale 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm 5445 Red Rock Lane
28 (Thursday) Last day to donate to Friends of the Ballet and have your name appear in the 2019 Nutcracker program.
December 2019
3 (Tuesday) through 6 (Friday) Backstage at the Ballet at Lakeview Elementary 300 Capital Beach Drive
5 (Thursday) 6:30 pm Guild meeting at Pieloch Pet Adoption Center 6500 South 70th
6 (Friday) 8:15 am Arrival for Backstage at the Ballet Performance at Lakeview Elementary School (300 Capital Beach Drive) for Big Party Boys, Big Party Girls, Clara, Fritz, Marzipan, China, Russia and Spain (no Backgrounds). Performance is at 9:15.
7 (Saturday) 11:00-1:00 pm Sugar Plum Tea at Lincoln Country Club 3200 South 24t th St.
11 (Wednesday) Rehearsal at the Lied Center, no costumes or make-up, check rehearsal schedule for your time to rehearse.
12 (Thursday) Dress rehearsal at the Lied Center (professional individual pictures of dancers in costume will be taken)
13 (Friday) Dress rehearsal at the Lied Center
14 (Saturday) Nutcracker productions at 2:00 and 7:00 pm
15 (Sunday) Nutcracker productions at 2:00 pm
